Towel dispensing cabinet



Aug. 2, 1938. J. DARMAN TOWEL DiSPENSING CABINET 5 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Feb. 13. 1935 Aug. 2, 1938.

J. DARMAN TOWEL DISPENSING CABINET 5 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Feb. 15, 1955 Aug. 2, 1938. J. DARMAN I TOWEL DISPENSING CABINET lSheets-Sheet 3 l Filed Feb. 1a. 1935 1 Aug. 2, 1938; J. DARMAN- 2,125,604

4 Tow aL DISPENSING CABINET Filed Feb. 13, 1955 5 Sheets-Sheet 5 Patented Aug. 2, 1938 UNi'iED STATES PATENT OFFIQE 2,125,604 TOWEL DISPENSING CABINET Joseph Darman, Utica, N. Y.

Application February 13, 1935, Serial No. 6,345

4 Claims. (01. 31238) My invention relates to a towel dispensing cabinet and I declare the following to be a full, clear, concise and exact description thereof sufficient to enable anyone skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same,

reference being had to the accompanying drawings in which like reference characters refer to like parts throughout the specification.

The object of the invention is to provide a 10 towel dispensing cabinet for use particularly in clubs, restaurants and other semi-private and public places where it is desirable to supply a towel for those frequenting the respective places.

The device herein shown'and described limits 1 5 the amount of towel that can be withdrawn by a given pull thereon, whereby to effect economy in the use of said towel. There is automatic means also for taking up and accumulating in the cabinet the soiled portion of the towel, whereby it cannot be used the second time.

The object will be understood by referring to the drawings in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective View of the towel dispensing cabinet.

: Fig. 2 is a detail View showing a perspective of a rocking member employed.

Fig. 3 is a vertical section taken on a line 3-3 of Fig. 4, parts being in full.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing the interior mechanism for actuating the towel.

Fig. 5 is a detail view enlarged showing a section of one of the roller bearings used.

Fig. 6 is a central vertical section taken on the line Ii-6, of Fig. 8, parts being broken away.

3 Fig. '7 is a detail View enlarged showing a section of the clutch mechanism employed, parts being shown in full.

Fig. 8 is a front elevational view of the towel actuating mechanism showing the casing partially in section and partially broken away.

' Fig. 9 is a detailed and large view of a side elevation of a latch plate and relative parts employed.

Referring more particularly to the drawings a casing in which the towel actuating parts are housed is represented by I. The front part 2 of the casing is hinged thereto at 3, 3. The towel actuating mechanism is supported in said casing by screw bolts 4, 4 projecting inward through apertures in sides 5, 5 of easing I. and engaging threaded apertures 6 in sides I0, IQ of the inner auxiliary frame for supporting the towel actuating mechanism; Brackets II, II mounted to the inner rear wall I--a of easing 555 I and engaging a spacing rod I2 on the auxiliary frame also aid in holding said auxiliary frame I in correct position withincasing I.

Sides ID, I0 of the auxiliary frame are held in parallel relation to each other by said spacing rod, spacing rod I3 and the roller bearing shafts 5 hereinafter mentioned.

A towel supply rack shelf is pivotally mounted on rod I3. To this end, side members I6, l5 of said shelf I5 are lpivoted upon rod I3 as a fulcrum. Said members IB are disposed adjacent 10 sides II), II] of the auxiliary frame. The outer ends of sides I6, l6 are bent upward at an angle as'at I1, I! for a purpose to be hereinafter described. A sheet of metal or other suitable material M is fastened to side members IB, I6 to 15 form the supporting surface of shelf I5. The bent up portion I9 on the free end of shelf [5 will prevent the supply roll 20 of towel 2| from rolling off said shelf I5, when it rocks downward below a horizontal position. A spacing rod 22 2p is disposed between the free outer ends of sides It, I6.

Furthermore, shelf [5 is caused to rock upward automatically as supply roll 20 diminishes in diameter from successive withdrawals therefrom, whereby to allow ample space for the soiled towel accumulating roller 25, which is disposed directly below.

It will be apparent, therefore, that rock shelf I5compensates for the difference in diameter be- 3.0 tween supply roll 20 and soil accumulating roller 25, whereby to effect economy in space within the casing I.

The means for automatically rocking shelf l5 upon rod l3 embodies flat springs 30, 3|] that -35 are fastened at their upper ends, in each instance to opposite projecting horizontal portions 3i, 3| of shelf I5. The free lower ends of flat springs 30, 30 are bent in front of studs 32, 32 projecting laterally from the outer surface of sides 4.0 II], II) near the rear. This disposition of the free outer ends of springs 30, 30 puts them under strain, whereby they will force shelf I5 to rock upward as shown in dotted lines in Figs. 6 and 9, whereas the weight of towel supply roll 20 will 1.5 hold said shelf I5 down more or less in horizontal position as shown in full lines in Figs. 4, 6 and 9.

It will be observed that shelf I5 tends to prevent shaft I I9 carrying soiled towel roller 25 from 50 escaping out of grooves 120 and may also force supply roll 20 between its upper surface and. the

inner rear wall I-a of the cabinet, whereby to effect a drag on supply roller 20. This will prevent spinning thereof.

An auxiliary shelf 35 is hinged at 36, 36 to the upper edge 31 of sheeting 38 extending between sides I8, I 8. The outer ends of sheeting 38 are bent at right angles as at 48, 48 and fastened to sides I8, I8 by screws 4|, 4|. When loading towel 2|, auxiliary shelf 35 will be rocked on its hinges 36, 36 to horizontal position as illustrated in Fig. 6, whereby to support supply roll 28 temporarily before it is placed upon rock shelf I where said supply roll 28 will remain. The outer end of auxiliary shelf 35 is bent upward at 42 to prevent supply roll 28 from rolling off its free end. Auxiliary shelf 35 is prevented from rocking beyond the dotted line position illustrated at 43'by the upper ends of pins 44, 44 upstanding from sides I8, I8 of the auxiliary frame and from rocking past full line position illustrated in Fig. 6 by stop arms 46, 46 fastened to the upper surface of auxiliary shelf 35 near the sides thereof. The free spaced ends 41 of each of stop arms 46 is adapted to come to rest against the surface of sheeting 38, whereby to limit the throw of auxiliary shelf 35 from dotted line position to full line position shown in Fig. 6.

Below auxiliary shelf 35 is disposed towel guide roller 58 resting normally against towel actuating roller 5| hereinafter explained. Guide roller 58 is suspended by rock arms 5|, 5| which are fulcrumed on studs 52, 52. Studs 52, 52 are projected through sides I8, I8 of the auxiliary frame and held in place by nuts 53, 53 threaded to the reduced ends of said studs 52 on the outside of sides I8, I8. Rock arms 5|, 5| permit roller 58 to be moved axially away from the surface of roller 5| to the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 6. Guide roller 58 is hollow and like each of the rollers herein mentioned is mounted on a shaft 54 by the use of anti-friction balls 55 held in place by members 56, 56 enclosed in casing 57. Casing 5'! is mounted with a tight fit in the end 58 of hollow roller 59. The ends of hollow roller 58 are forced down over the outer ends of casings 51 at 59 to hold said casings 51 in place. Balls 55 run in an annular groove made on members 56, 56 and in bushing 68 that has a tight fit on shaft 54 projecting through the center of hollow roller 58. The outer ends of shaft 54 are reduced to project through said bushing 68 and through suitable apertures made in arms 5|, 5|. Nuts 62, 62 are screw mounted to opposite reduced ends of shaft 54.

Actuating roller 5| has its outer surface covered with sand paper for friction purposes, whereby to cause the rotation thereof by towel 2| when pulled outward by the user thereof. Roller 5| is mounted on shaft 65 that projects through the center thereof. Each of the outer ends rests in bushings 66 that have bearings in sides I8, I8 of the auxiliary frame. The outer ends of each of the bushings 66 are flanged at 6'! and the inner ends are turned outward to hold spur gear 18 in place. Furthermore, spur gear I8 has a tight fit on bushing 66 whereby to turn therewith, although shaft 65 turns freely in said bushings 66.

The clutch mechanism, whereby to allow actuating roller 5| to turn freely or with spur gear I8 embodies disk I2 mounted to turn with roller 5| and shaft 65. Disk 12 is disposed on one end of roller 5| and has a laterally projecting pin I3 mounted with a tight fit in an aperture formed in said disk I2. The outer free end of pin I2 is adapted to enter anyone of a series of concentric apertures I4 made in the web or central portion of spur gear'ID, whereby to cause said spur gear to turn with roller 5|.

Roller 5| is mounted to slide laterally or axially, whereby to project pin I3 into one of the apertures 14 of spur gear "I8 or to withdraw it, whereby to turn freely. To this end shaft 85 which moves with roller 5| has a sliding fit in its bearings, bushings 66. A knob I5 is fixed to the opposite end of shaft 65, whereby to move it manually. Roller 5| is held normally with pin I3 resting in one of the concentric apertures M by a flat spring I6 fastened to the lateral inside surface of front part 2 of the casing. The free end 11 of spring I6 is bent inward at an angle and rests against the outer end surface of knob I5 when front part 2 is in closed position.

Knob I5 will be reached for manipulation when front part 2 is in open position, and it is desired to allow roller 5| to turn freely, as when replenishing the cabinet with a clean towel I8.

Towel 2| after moving around the greater portion of the circumference of actuating roller 5| is led over hollow roller 88 supported on shaft 8| which projects through the center thereof, antifriction balls 55 being used as mentioned above. Shaft 8| has bearings in forwardly projecting arms 82, 82 of auxiliary frames I8, I8.

Towel 2| is led thence downwardly over hollow roller 85 provided with end guide flanges 86, 86 and mounted on a shaft 81 having bearings in depending arms 88, 88 of the sides I8, I8 of the auxiliary frame, anti-friction balls 55 being used. A wire 81A is spiraled in one direction about the surface of roller 85 for one half of its length between flanges 86, 86 and in the other direction the remaining half, whereby to aid in spreading towel 2| over the entire length of roller 85 between said flanges 86, 86.

From roller 85 towel 2| is led downward around movable roller 98 similar to roller 85 which is supported on a shaft 9| with the aid of antifriction balls 55. Shaft 9| is carried in the free ends of rock arms 92, 92 of yoke 93. Spacing sleeves 94, 94 are mounted on shaft 9| to hold roller 98 in central position.

Yoke 93 is fulcrumed on studs 94A, 94A projecting laterally from lower rear protruding portions 95, 95 of sides I8, I8 of the auxiliary frame.

From roller 98 towel 2| is extended up over flanged guide roller I88 which is mounted on a shaft 8| carried in bearings in the depending arms I82, I82 of sides I8, I8 of the auxiliary frame. A space is provided between depending arms 88, 88 and arms I82, I82 to allow roller 98 to be moved up therebetween when the user pulls on that portion of towel 2| that has reentered casing I hereinafter more fully explained.

Towel 2| is led down then from flanged guide roller I88 to hollow roller I85 mounted on shaft I 86 that is carried in bearings in arms 92, 92 of yoke 93. Roller I85 is held a short distance above lower roller 98. Spacing sleeves 94, 94 and anti-friction balls 55 being used as in the case of movable roller 98.

From roller I85 towel 2| is led upward between guide strips H8 and III. Said guide strips H8 and III extend from side I8 to side I8 of the auxiliary frame and are fastened thereto by screws ||2 which project through the turned up end flanges of said strips H8 and II I and engage threaded sockets in sides I8, I8 of the auxiliary frame.

The soiled end of towel 2| is wound then around accumulating roller 25 which rests on the surface of actuating roller I I6. Accumulating roller 25 is made preferably of metal to lend weight. Its

ends are reduced to form axles I I9, I I9 and extend 'therebeyondintoopen slots I20, I20-formed onan angle insides I0, I of the auxiliary frame; The weight of said towel accumulating-roller 25 will cause it to press with more or less force against the surface of actuating-roller M6, whereby to insure the rotation of accumulating roller 25 and the windingof'the soiled towel thereon.- Moreover; thesurface-of actuating roller I I6 like that of roller 51 is covered with sand paper or otherwise roughened to increase friction between its surface and towel 2i. As towel 2I winds in an accumulating manner on roller 25 its axles I I 9, H9 willmove or ride upwards in open slots I20, I20."

Actuating roller H6 is mounted on and to turn with shaft I25 that has bearings in sides I0, III of the auxiliary frame. Shaft I25 extends beyond the outer surfaces of said sides I0, I0 suitable distances. The extension on the right handside is for a purpose hereinafter described and on the left hand side for balance.

Themeans for turning roller I-I6 simultaneously and in the same direction as roller whereby towel 2I will be unwound froms'upply roll and at the sametime wound upon soil accumulating roller embodies the following train of gears: spur gear I which has a tight fit on shaft I 25 and thereby turns with roller M6, the three intermediate idle spur gears I3I, IBI, I3I having bearings on studs I32, I32, and clutch gear 10 heretofore mentioned. Studs I32 project inward in the right hand side I0 of the auxiliary frame forming bearings for intermediate idle gears I3I, I31, I3I.

It will be apparent, therefore, that when actuating roller 5i is revolved by pulling on towel 2|, the train of gears heretofore mentionedwill actuate roller H6 simultaneously and in the same direction, whereby to rotate accumulating roller 25 to wind the soiled part of towel 2I thereon.

The means for limiting the rotation of roller II6 to a clockwise direction as shown by the arrow in Fig.6 embodies apawl I35 and ratchet wheel I36. This clockwise limitation of roller H6 will prevent towel 2| from being unwound from roller 25. Pawl or, detent I35 is pivoted to side III of the auxiliary frame. Its free end engages the teeth of said ratchet I36 fixed to turn with shaft I25 and roller 1 l6.

The means for limiting the rotation of towel actuating rollers 5| and H6 to allow for a predetermined amount of towel for use at each pull, contemplates pin I40 projecting radially from that portion of shaft I 25 that extends beyond side I0 of the auxiliary frame. Pin I40 is adapted to interfere with the horizontal shelf I4I, formed integral with rocking latch I42 when said latch I42 is in dotted line position shown in Figs. 4 and 9.

Rocking latch I42 is fulcrumed on a headed pivot I43. Pivot I43 projects through an aperture in latch I42 and into a threaded socket I44 formed on an enlarged part I45 of side I0 of the auxiliary frame. A nut I46 is screw mounted to the inner end of pivot I43, whereby to lock it in assembled position. See Fig. 3.

The means for limiting the extent of rocking of latch I42 contemplates an open recess I50 made in the upper end of latch I42. The right hand extended part I5I of shaft I25 projects through latch I42 in the upper location of open recess I50, whereby therespective sides'of latch I42 adjacent recess I50 willabut alternately 3 against the extended; part I5I of shaft I25 to limit the extent of its rocking.

The means for rockinglatchI42, into clockwise locking position, whereby pin I40 will interfere with the under side of horizontal shelf I 4| em-.

bodies a second pin I extending radially from part I51 of shaft I25 and beyond or to the right of pin I40. Tothis endpin I55will strike upstanding portion I56 made integral with and extending laterally from rocking latch I42. When pin I55 strikes portion I56 of latch I42 it will push said portion I56 beyond its path of rotation and rock said latch I42 clockwise into dotted line position illustrated in Figs. 4 and 9, whereby horizontal shelf I4I will be in position to interfere with pin I46 when revolving with shaft I25 it next comes therebelow and thereby arrest the further turning of said shaft I25 and roller H6 mounted thereon.

The means for rocking latch I42 counterclockwise, whereby horizontal shelf I4I will be moved away from its position over pin I40 and thereby allowing shaft I25 and roller II6 to turn again through one revolution, contemplates a member I60 pivotally mounted at I 6| to rocking latch I42, its lower edge resting on shelf I62 formed integral and bent at right angles to the surface of latch I42, whereby to hold it in full line position illustrated in Figs. 4 and 9. The outer end of member I60 is beveled at I63 to permit the sleeve 94 on shaft I06 to rock it idly to move therepast in its upswing stroke, as hereinafter described without effecting a rocking of latch I 42. On its downward stroke, sleeve 94 on shaft I66 will strike the top free edge of member I66,

whereby to cause it to press against shelf I62 on which it rests and thereby rock latch I42 counterclockwise to full line position illustrated in Figs. 4 and 9. In this latter position upper shelf I4! will be clear of pin I 40 whereby shaft I25 will be free to turn clockwise when towel 2I is pulled again. A shelf or stop member I55 bent at right angles to latch I42 limits the free upward swing of member I60 as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4.

The means for holding latch I42 in either one of its limiting positions as shown in full and dotted lines in Fig. 4 embodies coiled spring I66 embedded in annular recess I61 formed in enlarged part I45 on side I0 of the auxiliary frame. Spring I66 presses against washer I68 which rests against the inner surface of latch I42 whereby to aid in preventing too easy movement of latch plate I42.

Returning again to the discussion of yoke 93, the means for preventing the upward swing of arms 92, 92 into dotted line position illustrated in Fig. 4 contemplates the mounting by rivets or otherwise of a lug I10 on the right hand arm 92. The horizontal part I of lug I10 is adapted to strike the beveled lower end I12 of rock member I13 that is fulcrumed on headed pivot I14 projecting laterally from the outer surface of latch I42. Rock member I13 is bent midway at s latch member I42 returns to normal or full line position illustrated in Figs. 4 and 9 the weighted head I15 of rock member I13 will hold member I 13 in normal position, whereby weighted head I15 will rest on ledge I16 and thereby dispose the lower beveled end I12 of rock member I13 in the path of part I1I of lug I10 to block a second upward swing of arms 92, 92 until member I13 is again rocked with latch I42.

When a person wishes to use a portion of towel 2| for drying his face or hands, he will take hold of the opposite edges of the same at about the location denoted by numerals I85, I85, shown in Fig. 1. By now pulling downward on towel 2|, supply roll 20 will be unwound.

As towel 2| moves between guide roller 50 and around actuating roller 5|, the friction of said towel 2| on the rough surface of roller 5| will cause said roller 5| to revolve and when the clutch mechanism is in mesh or when pin 13 is projected into one of the apertures 14 in spur clutch gear 10 said spur clutch gear 10 will turn with roller 5| The turning of gear 10 will revolve intermediate gears I3I, I3I, I3| and gear I30 mounted to turn with shaft I25 and roller I|6. In this instance the teeth I36. of the ratchet, fixed to turn with shaft I25 and roller ||6, will slip past the free end of pawl I35. Inasmuch as soiled towel accumulating roller 25 rests upon roller IIB, said roller 25 will be revolved to wind the soiled portion of towel 2| thereon. As towel 2| accumulates on roller 25 the same will rise in open slots I20, I20 in sides I0, I of the auxiliary frame.

The turning of shaft I25 will cause pin I55 on extended part I 5| thereof to push against the adjacent surface of upstanding portion I56 made integral with latch I42 and move portion I56 out of its path and also rock latch I42 with which portion I56 is made integral into dotted line position illustrated in Figs. 4 and 9. Pin I55 will thereupon slip past portion I56 and rotate with shaft I25 until the free end of the other pin I40 comes in contact with the lower surface of shelf I4| also made integral with latch I42, which shelf has been in the aforesaid rocking of latch I42 brought into the path of rotation of pin I40.

It will be apparent therefore, that roller IIB will be permitted to make one revolution before being arrested in its motion by the abutting of pin I40 against the lower surface shelf I4I. This will prevent any further downward pulling of towel 2| by the operator, whereupon he will pull upward on towel 2| or straight outwardly to take up the allowed slack portion of towel 2| When pulling upward or straight outwardly to take up the slack, yoke 93 will rock upward into dotted line position illustrated in Figs. 6 and 9. This rock motion of yoke 93 will be permitted because in the meantime member I13 will have been actuated to dotted line position illustrated in Figs. 4 and 9 by the rocking of latch I42 on which it is mounted. Latch I42 as above explained has been rocked by pin I55 striking portion I56 of latch I42 illustrated in Figs. 4 and 9, whereby the lower free end I 12 of member I13 will be below or clear of the path of part I1I of lug I10 on right hand arm 92 of yoke 93.

In the upward swing, of yoke 93 sleeve 94 on shaft I06 will strike member I60 and cause it to turn idly on its pivot I6I to dotted line position illustrated in Fig. 9, whereby to permit said sleeve 94 to move therepast. However, member I50 will swing back under the influence of gravity immediately sleeve 94 has passed to full line position illustrated in Fig. 9. In this last position its outer free beveled end I63 will lie in the path of sleeve 94 on shaft I06 and be struck thereby when yoke 93 falls or returns to full line position illustrated in Figs. 4 and 9, whereby to rock latch I42 counterclockwise or to full line position illustrated in Figs. 4 and 9. In rocking latch counterclockwise or to full position illustrated in Figs. 4 and 9 the outer free end I63 of member I50 will be pushed back to the lower dotted line position illustrated therein, whereby to allow sleeve 94 to escape therepast and return to the original or full line position illustrated in Figs. 4 and 9. It will be observed that shelf I62 limits the lower full line position of member I60 as hereinbefore stated and compels the turning of latch I42 counterclockwise when member I60 is struck by sleeve 94 on shaft I60. The rocking of latch I42 counterclockwise by the striking of sleeve 94 against the free end I53 of member I60 will uncover or move shelf I4I from over pin I40, whereby there can be a successive pull on towel 2| and the above operations repeated to allow a predetermined amount of slack for use. The above operations can be repeated as often as the operator pulls outward the slack in towel 2| to raise yoke 93, whereby to trip the locking mechanism as hereinbefore described.

The lock and trip mechanism above described for holding and releasing the towel actuating rollers prevents the drawing of an unlimited amount of towel 2| on a single pull, or in other words, spinning the towel supply roll 20. If more of the towel 2| than the limited amount allowed is desired the operator is required to pull towel 2| from supply roll 20 to the extent of one turn of roller H5 and then upward or straight outward for raising yoke 93' to towel releasing position, whereupon he can draw another predetermined amount of towel 2| from supply roll 20.

It will be observed that the interference of part |1I of lug I10 on right hand arm 92 of yoke 93 with the free end I12 of rock member I13 will prevent the pulling of towel 2| contrary to the direction of the arrows illustrated in Fig. 6 until the towel 2| has been pulled first in the direction of said arrows, whereby to rock latch member I42 to dotted line position illustrated in Figs. 4 and 9. This insures the furnishing of a clean portion of towel 2| before the soiled slack portion can be withdrawn or pulled out from the cabinet. 3

It will be apparent that when yoke 93 returns to normal or full line position illustrated in Fig. 4 latch I42 will have been turned to full line position illustrated in said Fig. 4, whereby shelf I4I on latch I42 will uncover the end of pin I40, whereby to permit a successive pull on towel 2| from supply roll 20. After each successive feeding operation a pull on towel 2| upward to release the gear mechanism is necessary before a fresh supply of towel 2| can be pulled downward from supply roll 20.

Pawl I35 and ratchet I36 on roller 6 will limit the direction of rotation of said roller H6 and thereby prevent accumulating roller 25 from unwinding towel 2|.

Moreover, in loading the fresh supply or roll 20 of towel 2| it will be found convenient to place said roll 20 temporarily on auxiliary shelf 35 which has been swung temporarily to dotted line position illustrated in Fig. 6 for the purpose.

Furthermore when loading a fresh roll 20 of towel 2| in the cabinet and disposing its free end about the several rollers preparatory to its actuation by rollers 5| and H6, it will be found convenient to rock yoke 93 upward to the extreme upper position illustrated by dotted lines in Fig. 6, whereby the end of the towel 2| can be easily slipped below rollers 90 and above rollers and Hill.

In the event it is found desirable to draw towel 2| at will from supply roll 20, the operator will grasp knob 15 on shaft 65 and thereby move said shaft 65 and roller 5i thereon axially, whereby to clear pin 13 from clutch-gear 10. However, pin 13 will be normally held within an aperture 14 of gear Hi When part 2 of easing I is closed by the pressure on the end of shaft 65 from the free end of spring 16 which is attached to inner adjacent surface of said part 2.

Part 2 of the casing has a glass I90. Depending part l9l partially covers the opening which exposes the towel 2|.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is as follows:

1. In a towel dispensing cabinet, a compartment having a swinging base for holding a towel supply, a roller mounted in said cabinet and engaging said towel, another roller mounted in said cabinet for accumulating said towel thereon, a third roller mounted adjacent said last named roller, whereby to cause a rotation thereof, gears mounted in said cabinet and connecting said first and last named rollers, whereby a pull on said towel will rotate said first and last named rollers to allow for a take up of said towel, a latch member pivotally mounted in said cabinet, an overhanging member formed on said latch member, a shaft mounted in said cabinet and carrying said third named roller and one of said gears, whereby the rotation of said third named roller will actuate said towel accumulating roller, a pin extending from said shaft engaging said overhanging member formed on said latch member, whereby to arrest the turning of said rollers, another member pivotally mounted to said latch member, a yoke member pivotally mounted in said cabinet and adapted to engage said last named member, whereby to rock said latch member from looking to releasing position and another rock member mounted on said latch member, whereby to arrest the swinging of said yoke member.

2. In .a towel dispensing cabinet, a compartment for holding a towel supply, a roller mounted in said cabinet and engaging said towel, another roller mounted in said cabinet for accumulating Said towel thereon, a third roller mounted adjacent said last named roller, whereby to cause a rotation thereof, gears mounted in said cabinet and connecting said first and last named rollers, whereby a pull on said towel will rotate said first and last named rollers to allow for a take up of said towel, a latch member pivotally mounted in said cabinet, an overhanging member formed on said latch member, a shaft mounted in said cabinet and carrying said third named roller and one of said gears, whereby the rotation of said third named roller will actuate said towel accumulating roller, a pin extending from said shaft engaging said overhanging member formed on said latchmember, whereby to arrest the turning of said roller, another member pivotally mounted to said latch member, a yoke member pivotally mounted in said cabinet and adapted to engage said last named member, whereby to rock said latch member from locking to releasing position and another rock member mounted on said latch member, whereby to arrest the swinging of said yoke member.

3. In a towel dispensing cabinet, a compartment having a swinging base for holding said towel supply, a roller mounted in said cabinet and engaging said towel, another roller mounted in said cabinet for accumulating said towel there on, a third roller mounted adjacent said last named roller, whereby to cause a rotation thereof, gears mounted in said cabinet and connecting said first and last named rollers, whereby the pull on said towel will rotate said first and last named rollers to allow for take up of said towel, a latch member pivotally mounted in said cabinet, another member pivotally mounted on said first named latch member, an overhanging member formed on said first named latch member, a shaft mounted in said cabinet and carrying to turn therewith said third named roller, a pin extending from said shaft, and engaging said overhanging member, whereby to arrest the turning of said roller, another member pivotally mounted to said latch member, a yoke member pivotally mounted in said cabinet and engaging the pivoted member mounted to said latch member, whereby to rock said latch member from locking to releasing position.

4. In a towel dispensing cabinet, a compartment for holding a towel supply, a roller mounted in said cabinet engaging said towel, another roller mounted in said cabinet for accumulating said towel thereon, a third roller mounted adjacent said last named roller, whereby to cause a rotation thereof, gears mounted in said cabinet and connecting said first and last named rollers, whereby a pull on said towel will rotate said first and last named rollers and allow for take up of said towel, a latch member pivotally mounted in said cabinet, an overhanging member formed on said latch member, a shaft carrying said third named roller mounted in said cabinet, a pin extending from said shaft and engaging said overhanging member, whereby to arrest the turning of said rollers, a member pivotally mounted in said latch member, a yoke member pivotally mounted in said cabinet andadapted to engage said last named pivoted member, whereby to rock said latch member from looking to releasing position, a lug mounted on said yoke member and another rock member mounted on said latch member for engaging said lug on said yoke member, whereby to arrest the swinging of said yoke member.

JOSEPH DARMAN. 

